Patents by Inventor Keith A. Kerby

Keith A. Kerby has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Lateral impact reactive fuel tank cap
    Patent number: 4993578
    Abstract: For the inlet of a vehicle fuel tank, an improved cap having an outer gripping portion and an inner body portion for threading into tank's inlet. The inner and outer portions are connected by several axially extending, thin posts so that when the outer portion is impacted, axially or laterally, the portions are severed by breakage of the posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventor: Keith A. Kerby
  • Fuel assembly having a vapor vent with a hinged float valve
    Patent number: 4966299
    Abstract: In association with a fuel tank of a vehicle with an inlet, an improved fuel filler assembly therein with first and second sealing means for isolating the interior of the fuel tank from the atmosphere and a vapor storage canister before a refill of the tank and subsequently from the atmosphere but not the storage canister during a refill operation while preventing passage of liquid to the storage canister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Teets, Keith A. Kerby, Michael P. Rafferty, Wayne D. Carver, Robert Shrodes, Jr.